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Teaching chemistry can be an exciting and rewarding profession, especially for those who enjoy scientific experimentation and discovery. In this article, we'll explore the many facets of becoming a chemistry tutor, from the academic requirements to the skills needed, the advantages and challenges, and everything you need to know about this exciting career field! What makes a chemistry tutor? A tutor who offers chemistry classes is much more than...

As a maths and science tutor for KS1 and KS2, I often have parents asking how they can help their child prepare for their SAT exams. First of all be aware of all the subjects that will be assessed in the KS1 assessment. The key subjects are Maths and English. The curriculum is normally covered over a two year period from Year 1 to Year 2. This is the process I would recommend. 1. Identify all topics in each year group for Maths and English. 2. E...

As a private tutor for statistics, I have found that distribution and probability are topics that can cause a lot of confusion amongst students. Below are a number of example questions with solutions to help you in understanding probability. Question 1 Three coins are in a box. One is a two-headed coin, another is a two-tailed coin and the third is a fair coin. One of the coins is selected and flipped at random, heads come up. What is the probab...

Physics and maths tutors can help you not only improve your grades, but also have more fun in class. There are different types of maths tutoring, including private and online. The main purpose of this tutoring is to clarify questions from maths lessons in school and to prepare you in the best possible way for the next maths lessons. Private face-to-face tutoring and online tutoring each have their own advantages and disadvantages. These will be ...

Writing can sometimes be a daunting task. You're sitting there, staring at a blank page, desperately trying to think of something revolutionary to put down, and make yourself feel like the next Orwell or Rowling. But it's hard sometimes. Fear not though, as an experienced English tutor, I have gathered some tips that will help you become better at writing stories. About me I am an 18 year old. I am addicted to writing short stories with sick twi...

Whether you're worried about clamming up in a GCSE English Language paper or trying to build a portfolio for your Creative Writing undergrad, this is every writer's guide to keeping the inspiration brimming at the surface. As an English tutor and writer, I have compiled four great tips to beat writer's block when you're writing poetry. 1. Free writing This is one to practice outside of exam conditions. But, once you've got the hang of it, you ca...

With summer here and kids at home, creating your own home-school curriculum is a great way to make up for lost time and get your child's education back on track. Our intent with this article is to provide an introduction of sorts, giving some ideas on how to create a curriculum that will work for your family and child(ren). This isn't going to be the only strategy you need but it certainly helps you with creating a custom learning plan that work...

The new school year has started and presents all private tutors with a new challenge: how to attract new students? The goal is to reach a number of classes that will allow us to have a quiet year and make this profession more stable. One of our FindTutors Ambassadors, Jane Britton, is someone who knows a lot about what it takes to be a successful private tutor. Watch our interview with her to discover her top tips. Private tuition is something t...

Summer is here and you're probably looking forward to going out with your friends, having adventures and catching up. Do you have a scene in your head from a Hawaiian movie where a group of friends are sitting on the beach, watching the sunset and playing music? They listen to the sound of the guitar and exchange ideas. Wouldn't you like to be yourself? If it makes you happy to experience these beautiful moments with your friends that you will r...

The birth of a child is in many ways a return to childhood. To help them with their maths tuition, many parents have to learn maths or science again after so many years. Likewise, they have to return to a world they left long ago when they have to decide to hire a tutor. We always think that maths is something distant, difficult, that only a few can master. But the truth is that more and more people are studying this subject and it is becoming m...

The transition between Primary and Secondary school can be daunting for numerous reasons and sometimes it feels like there are no straight-forward answers available. During my time as a classroom teacher and tutor to pupils both at the beginning and end of their seconary school journey, the most frequent statements and questions I hear are: "Will my child be able to cope with the pace of secondary school English?" "How do I make sure my child ma...

Key takeaways The end of the summer holidays always seems to arrive faster than expected. One week you're still deep in lazy mornings and day trips, and the next, uniforms need washing, school bags need refilling, and everyone in the house is trying to remember what time they're supposed to be up in the morning. If you're looking into how to prepare for back to school, you're not alone, and the good news is that it doesn't have to be complicated...

As a native Spanish speaker, social communicator, professional journalist, American high school exchange student, and wife of a Brit, I have experienced a lot in my journey of learning a new language. From my own experience, I firmly believe that immersion is the best way to acquire a new language. I hope that each one of us will have the opportunity and means to invest in ourselves by living in a new place and immersing ourselves in its culture...

Embarking on a new language is a thrilling odyssey, one that unlocks a universe of possibilities and expands your horizons. English, in particular, as the lingua franca of the globalised world, has the power to increase your professional prospects and personal experiences. In this blog post, my aim is to give insights into mastering English as an English as a foreign language tutor, and offer valuable tips to propel you towards excellence in the...